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An Act for preventing damage by unseasonable Burning or Firing of the Woods in the Clearing of Land, and Burning the Woods and Forests of this Island. (Passed 14th June, 1852.)

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    15 Victoria Chapter 17
  • Year
    1852
  • Concepts
    Natural Resources
    Public Order
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This act specifies penalties for the careless burning of forests for any purpose, including clearing land, as it poses a danger to the public.
  • Source
    Not available
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